Simple Honey Glazed Spicy Chicken Thighs made under the broiler are juicy and loaded with flavor. Use the versatile spice blend to season chicken thighs then broil them until almost cooked through and drizzle with a honey. The perfect weeknight dinner.
Last nights dinner was “Tween’s Choice”. She’s been working really hard for her Basketball team so on late nights she usually gets to choose what we have for dinner. Last night she picked Honey Glazed Chicken Thighs (her all time fave). This recipe is super easy to make and tastes like you worked at it all day. You can either make it with the skin on or off. The picture is off my plate, which was broiled with no skin. The kids need the calories, not me. 🙂
Ingredients you’ll need
- Chicken Thighs, bone in
- Spices: kosher salt, ground cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, and crushed red pepper flakes
- Honey
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Variations of this recipe
- Substitute/Add Meat: use boneless skinless chicken thighs adjusting the time, use the spice blend on chicken breasts and broil or bake.
- Substitute/Add Spice: omit the crushed red pepper flakes if you aren’t a fan of spicy.
- Substitute/Add Honey: substitute agave nectar for honey to reduce glycemic-index.
Honey Glazed Spicy Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
- 10 Chicken Thighs Bone-in - (skin on or skin off – your choice)
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- pinch crushed red pepper flakes - (or 2 if you like extra spice)
- 4 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Mix together the dry ingredients in a small bowl.
- In a large bowl add the chicken thighs and sprinkle with the spice mixture. Give it a good toss and place the thighs on a baking sheet
- Broil the chicken for 8 minutes then turn over and broil for another 8 minutes. Flip the chicken back over and drizzle each piece with honey. Broil for another 2-3 minutes and flip over for another 2-3 minutes. Make sure you watch as the sugars in the honey will burn quick.
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Heather is a recipe developer and content creator living in Vancouver, Washington. She started Farmgirl Gourmet in 2006, almost 20 years ago, as a way to share recipes with friends and family. Heather is also the co-founder of Spiceology , a unique spice company, which she started in 2013. She shares family friendly recipes for easy everyday meals with a gourmet twist.
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Was worried about the short cooking time. But he liked it! We were both low on blood sugar, and needed something quick! Thanks for the recipe !
That is great news Kristie!! Glad everyone liked it. 🙂 That makes me very happy!
Made this for dinner tonight, even made the same sides. My husband couldn’t get enough of it! Loved it! Everyone else ate it without complaint, which in my house is a miracle!! Thanks for another recipe to add to my rotation.
@City Share I love the spice combo on Pork Tenderloin too. Then mix some apricot jam and bbq sauce and heat it up, pour it over when you serve…oh my goodness…delicious! I hope you enjoy! Happy St. Paddy’s Day!
That looks gorgeous. The spice combination sounds delcious. I have never tried making chicken under the broiler before. I have some chicken legs in the fridge for tonight. Maybe I’ll give it a try.